Description
This Crockpot Shredded Buffalo Chicken is a flavorful and easy dish that’s perfect for game day or a quick weeknight meal. The chicken simmers in a spicy buffalo sauce, creating a tender and zesty shredded chicken that’s sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs boneless
skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup buffalo sauce
2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together the buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, butter, chicken broth, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the crockpot to mix with the sauce.
- Serve warm on buns, in tacos, or over a salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the shredded chicken rest in the sauce for a few minutes before serving. You can also adjust the level of spiciness by using less buffalo sauce or selecting a milder brand.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Shredded Buffalo Chicken, easy recipe, buffalo sauce, slow cooker